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Definition of Beta-blocking agent
1. Noun. Any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia; decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system.
Exact synonyms: Beta Blocker, Beta-adrenergic Blocker, Beta-adrenergic Blocking Agent
Specialized synonyms: Acebutolol, Sectral, Atenolol, Tenormin, Carvedilol, Brevibloc, Esmolol, Lopressor, Metoprolol, Corgard, Nadolol, Pindolol, Visken, Inderal, Propanolol, Blocadren, Timolol
Generic synonyms: Blocker, Blocking Agent
Specialized synonyms: Acebutolol, Sectral, Atenolol, Tenormin, Carvedilol, Brevibloc, Esmolol, Lopressor, Metoprolol, Corgard, Nadolol, Pindolol, Visken, Inderal, Propanolol, Blocadren, Timolol
Generic synonyms: Blocker, Blocking Agent
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